Applied Science (Technical Communication) ,BAS
BAS, Communications, Compliance, Data visualization, Digital Media, Editing, Editor, Multimedia, Social media, Technical Graphics, UX, Visual Communication, Write, approved for STEM-OPT extension, design, writing
Turn complex information into clear, actionable content that connects with any audience. Develop the strategic communication skills employers seek in today's data-driven landscape.
The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in technical communication is designed for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science program from a regionally accredited institution.
This flexible, career-focused program builds on your existing technical foundation and expands your expertise with essential skills in leadership, management, critical thinking and effective communication.
The program focuses on making complex information clear, accessible and actionable across diverse audiences. Through this concentration, you learn to create, design and manage content using both established methods and emerging technologies --- preparing you to communicate technical ideas with impact in today's dynamic workplaces.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Polytechnic
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree from a regionally accredited institution. This program is not available to first-year students.
Only students who have earned an AAS are eligible to declare BAS majors at ASU.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Prepare informative and persuasive communication for diverse audiences.
- Critically revise professional communication for accuracy, clarity, and impact.
- Select appropriate emerging technologies for the delivery of content for different audiences and purposes.
Technology is connecting the world, and future technical communication professionals must be proficient in cross-cultural communication --- a skill well developed through study abroad. Through distinct study abroad experiences across the globe, students gain valuable skills. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, by participating in one of the more than 300 available Global Education programs, students expand their scope of learning beyond the classroom and gain hands-on experience in different and exciting cultures.
Many of the School of Applied Professional Studies programs allow students to earn credit toward their major for their experiences studying abroad.
Software and electronics companies, media corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and other industries need technical communicators.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as:
- advertising and promotions managers
- copy writers
- correspondence clerks
- court clerks
- desktop publishers
- editors
- media and communication workers
- proofreaders and copy markers
- public relations specialists
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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2.1%
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$78,580
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10.0%
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$104,300
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-3.7%
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$61,860
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8.2%
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$116,580
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8.2%
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$116,580
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1.3%
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$77,440
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6.7%
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$78,760
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7.5%
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$92,650
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School of Applied Professional Studies
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
